Date: 28 August 2025

Venue: University of Zimbabwe Innovation Hub 

OVERVIEW

The UZ–Toyota Connected Internship Exhibition Day marked the culmination of a transformative three-month internship programme designed to empower Zimbabwean youth with research and practical tech skills. A collaboration between the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Toyota Connected Japan, Pegara, and other partners, the programme focused on real-world problem-solving in domains such as AI, IoT, digital transformation, and data science.Out of 579 expressions of interest, 18 students were selected (13.7% acceptance rate) to develop innovative solutions across sectors, including transportation,healthcare, agriculture, education, engineering and energy. Eventually, 16 interns successfully completed the programme. 

Special Award: 

WFP Zimbabwe Grant ($10,000 each): 

Prince Masina – Boneka 

Rumbidzayi Pamhare – Zagri Boost  

Third Prize:Third Prize: 

Laptop from Pegara 

Mr. Cyton Kwanisi – Nai Wake

Continued support from Pegara and Toyota Connected  

Second Prize:Second Prize: 

Jetson Nano from Pegara Japan 

Ms. Rumbidzayi Pamhare – Zagri Boost 

Continued support from Pegara Japan and Toyota Connected  

First Prize:First Prize: 

All-expenses-paid tour to Japan to visit Toyota Connected 

Ms. Linda Bepe – Parklee 

Continued mentorship and support

The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) proudly joins the global community in commemorating Women's Month 2025 under the theme "For All women and girls: Rights. Equality .Empowerement".  

Below are the biodata of the women who are excelling and have leadership roles within the University of Zimbabwe. 

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Professor Florence Mtambanengwe

Dr Agnes Chikonzo

Professor Ancila Nhamo

Professor Lindah Mhlanga

Professor Stanzia Moyo 

Professor Idah Sithole-Niang 

Dr Onai Muvingi

Dr Fiona Makoni 

Dr Blessing  Magonziwa 

Mrs Doreen Tirivanhu 

Dr Annia Matikiti